April 4, 2012 Page 1 of 2 Test Report: 1203-00390 TEST REPORT CLIENT:
Massey Imports 4303 Blue River Ct. Gahanna, OH 43230 Attn: Scott Thompson
SAMPLES:
One (1) bicycle frame labeled “Bamboocycles” was received from the client. The client reported that the sample is a bicycle frame suitable for ASTM F2043-09 Standard Classification for Bicycle Usage Condition 2. The frame, manufactured from bamboo tubes and metallic joints, was identified as a men’s style frame, with maximum indicated seat post extension of 95 mm and a front axle to fork crown dimension of 395 mm.
Figure 1. Bamboocycles men’s frame following test. TESTING:
The sample was tested in accordance with ASTM F2711-08, Standard Test Methods for Bicycle Frames. The Bamboocycle sample was tested for Horizontal Loading Durability
Fatigue, Vertical Loading Durability Fatigue, and Impact Strength, in that order. The client requested testing be performed using a Condition 2 classification. The testing was performed in accordance with the test requirements embodied within the Draft ASTM Standard Specification for Condition 2 Bicycle Frames as follows:
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